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NW5 2RG

Leighton Road

Kentish Town South

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Overview

Postcode NW5 2RG is located in a major urban area, within the Kentish Town South ward of Camden in the London region, and forms part of the Kentish Town East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kentish Town East is £72,370 per year. The nearest station is Kentish Town, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest small park is Cantelowes Gardens.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Kentish Town East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,665 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Kentish Town East has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.7%

Approximately 12.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Kentish Town East is £72,370 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 179 ft away from NW5 2RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Kentish Town East near NW5 2RG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Kentish Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NW5 2RG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

2

Kentish Town

Northern, Thameslink

Walking directions to Kentish Town
0.4 mi

2

Tufnell Park

Northern

Walking directions to Tufnell Park
0.6 mi

2

Kentish Town West

Overground

Walking directions to Kentish Town West

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NW5 2RG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCantelowes GardensSmallWalking directions to Cantelowes Gardens
0.4 miRochester Terrace GardensSmallWalking directions to Rochester Terrace Gardens
0.4 miCamden Square GardensSmallWalking directions to Camden Square Gardens

Area Profile

Population
267
Population density
13,947.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.49(-5%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.85(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.29(+45%)
Drugs
6.37(+3%)
Public order
5.74(-15%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
57.84%
Other White
50
18.66%
Chinese
15
5.6%
Other Asian
14
5.22%
Irish
9
3.36%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
160
65.31%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
7.35%
No qualifications
9
3.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.67%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
40
36.36%
Owns outright
31
28.18%
Owns with a mortgage
21
19.09%
Social rents from council
13
11.82%
Shared ownership
2
1.82%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Kentish Town South

Median price£553,004
Price per sq ft£900
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£450K – £966K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £553,004 (about £900 per square foot) in Kentish Town South area, with individual transactions ranging from £196,250 up to £2,625,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Kentish Town South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached6£2,300,000£1,207
Terraced5£1,420,000£1,154
Flats57£515,268£849

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Kentish Town South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£530,000£1,355,000
2017£735,000£2,062,500£1,337,500
2018£560,000£1,648,500£1,180,000
2019£508,000£2,250,000£1,380,000
2020£565,000£1,946,500£1,152,500
2021£610,000£1,709,000£1,300,000
2022£600,000£1,184,000£1,439,000
2023£523,000£2,445,000£1,350,000
2024£620,000£1,420,000£1,265,000
2025£573,004£2,325,000£1,488,348
2026£484,500£2,200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£882£885
2017£955£896£974
2018£784£1,007£935
2019£754£972£1,075
2020£839£1,086£1,012
2021£827£1,000£892
2022£914£1,096£1,113
2023£836£1,158£1,080
2024£929£1,130£1,179
2025£839£1,196£1,090
2026£887£1,195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Kentish Town South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Kentish Town South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 2RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NW5 2RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 May 2025The Upper Maisonette, 124, Leighton Road, London, NW5 2RGFlatsLeasehold£1,201,000
12 Sept 2025First Floor Flat, 151, Leighton Road, London, NW5 2RBFlatsLeasehold£840,000
10 Apr 2025Flat A, 131, Leighton Road, London, NW5 2RBFlatsLeasehold£825,000
05 Dec 202531, Torriano Cottages, London, NW5 2TATerracedFreehold£1,590,000
23 Mar 2026Flat 2, 2, Torriano Mews, London, NW5 2RZFlatsLeasehold£610,000

Schools

In the NW5 2RG postcode area, located within Kentish Town East, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NW5 2RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryTorriano Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryKentish Town Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryBeacon HighCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NW5 2RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NW5 2RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miArvi Food & WineLeighton Road, Camden, NW5 2SHWalking directions to Arvi Food & Wine
0.1 miLeighton Food CentreLeighton Road, Camden, NW5 2QJWalking directions to Leighton Food Centre
0.1 miSaver's Mini MarketIslip Street, Camden, NW5 2UGWalking directions to Saver's Mini Market
0.1 miNisaBrecknock Road, Camden, N7 0DAWalking directions to Nisa
0.1 miBuy Wise49 Brecknock Road, London, N7 0BTWalking directions to Buy Wise

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Camden district.

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,208
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,189
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NW5 2RG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Annabelle Tamsin Williams

Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Joseph William Ball

Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Meric Apak

Kentish Town South - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Keir Starmer

Holborn and St Pancras - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictCamdenE09000007
Parliamentary ConstituencyHolborn and St PancrasE14001290
WardKentish Town SouthE05013664
ParishCamden, unparished areaE43000197
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kentish Town EastE02000174
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Camden 009CE01000924
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NW5 2RG

Is NW5 2RG (Kentish Town East) safe?

The area around NW5 2RG records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drugs.

What is the average house price near NW5 2RG?

The median sale price around NW5 2RG in Kentish Town East is £553,004 (about £900 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NW5 2RG?

There are 20 schools close to NW5 2RG, including Torriano Primary School (Outstanding), Kentish Town Church of England Primary School (Outstanding) and Beacon High (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NW5 2RG?

The closest station to NW5 2RG is Kentish Town in TfL zone 2, about 446 m away, serving the Northern and Thameslink lines.

How deprived is the area around NW5 2RG?

NW5 2RG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,665 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NW5 2RG (Kentish Town East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras covering NW5 2RG is Keir Starmer (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Annabelle Tamsin Williams (Labour Party), Joseph William Ball (Labour Party) and Meric Apak (Labour Party).